Altra Superior - Women’s

The Basics

Runner’s World Review

This new trail shoe from Altra has the lowest heel-to-toe drop of any shoe in this guide—2.5 mm—but its most intriguing feature is a removable rock plate under the sockliner. With it in, you’re better protected from trail debris. Remove it on gentler terrain to save an ounce of weight and bring your foot closer to the ground—3.1 mm at the heel, 3.5 mm at the forefoot. Wear-testers say the full-length rubber outsole provides good contact on dry trails, but they experienced a little slippage on wet roots and rocks.

Runner’s World Wear Testers Say

“The Superior is a shoe that I don't notice is there very much. That's the best kind of shoe to me.” —Daniel Colon, New Jersey

“Excellent fit and feel, with a very roomy toebox. It was great for my wide feet (bunions), with a secure fit, gusseted tongue to keep debris out. Ride was also very good--low to the ground and flexible, yet good rock protection.” —Jessica Kennedy, New Jersey

“I liked the removable stone shield. I found my foot was comfortable with and without it.” —Kathy Smith, Reading, Pennsylvania